A Look Back at 2017 - and Ahead to 2018.

AuthorWhittenburg, Emily
PositionFor Emerging Tax Professionals

Welcome to 2018 and the first installment of Emerging Tax Professionals (ETP) Update.

We are thrilled to have been given the opportunity to share with you the latest news from the ETP subcommittee in this recurring column in Tax Executive. As we sat down to write this inaugural column, we were struck with emotion at the realization that we have seen this subcommittee grow from a past president's initial suggestion and its two nervous appointed co-chairs' hopes for success into a thriving committee of more than forty members in less than four years. This growth is a real testament to the drive, motivation, volunteer spirit, and dedication of so many TEI members, including past presidents, executive committee members, Board members, and TEI Executive Director Eli Dicker. Thanks to all who have accompanied us on this journey; your time and talents are much appreciated.

A Look Back at 2017

Before we look ahead to what the ETP subcommittee has in the works for 2018, let's take a quick look at some key events the ETP subcommittee participated in during the last quarter of 2017.

We should start with the first-ever half-day emerging tax professionals event held in Chicago in September. Coordinated by subcommittee member Rebecca Kelley of Cushman & Wakefield and sponsored by McDermott Will & Emery, the event included sessions on all major tax areas, a career development session, and a networking reception.

The event was well attended and received lots of positive feedback. "We were very excited to have the opportunity to partner with MWE on this ETP event. The broad range of M&A topics, from sales and use tax considerations to international issues, helped to engage everyone in the session," Kelley said. "MWE's career panel gave some great feedback to the up-and-coming ETPs on what Chicago tax VPs are looking for in the next great candidate. And who doesn't love a Chicago skyline view while talking tax?" Kudos to the Chicago Chapter for such a great event and helping lead the charge on ETP program development.

TEI's Annual Meeting in Toronto saw the ETP subcommittee in full swing. On Sunday evening, subcommittee members tapped into their inner Picasso by hosting a wine and art event that including painting and nail art. Who knew we had so many talented artists masquerading as tax professionals? The group hosted a session on Tuesday afternoon centered on professional brand development. The session was presented by Barrie Sanderson, the managing...

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